When a late‑night phone call in Bucharest led Anca Tomescu’s mother to rescue 300 dogs in a single day, she had no idea she was founding one of Eastern Europe’s oldest and most remarkable shelters.
In this episode of ‘It Runs In The Family’, we meet Anca and her daughter Sara, the second and third generations behind Adăpostul Speranța Shelter, now home to over 500 elderly, disabled, and rehabilitated dogs.
They share what it’s like to grow up in a shelter, how Sara is now blending business skills with a lifelong love of animals, and how the duo are so much more powerful together than apart.
🔑 Key Themes
- Turning Crisis into a Calling
- Multi‑Generational Family Business Dynamics
- Leading With Compassion
- Blending Passion with Profession
- Balancing Work, Family, and Boundaries
🔗 Connect with us
Adăpostul Speranța LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/speran%C8%9Ba-shelter/
Adăpostul Speranța Website: https://adapostulsperanta.ro/
Anca Tomescu LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anca-tomescu/
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-willingham-09273a3/
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